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MPM → LIS
Which side of the plane to sit from Maputo Airport (Maputo) to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the lush African interior to the vast Sahara, followed by a scenic approach into Lisbon that often reveals the city's iconic bridges and waterfront.
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Zambezi River
Catch glimpses of the mighty Zambezi winding through the southern African plateau.
Sahel Sunrise
Spectacular golden hour colors over the semi-arid transition zone of the Sahel.
Grand Erg Oriental
Stunning geometric patterns and massive longitudinal dunes in the central Sahara.
Strait of Gibraltar
The narrow passage separating Africa and Europe, with views of the Mediterranean mouth.
Lisbon Waterfront
On the standard approach, you get a bird's-eye view of the Vasco da Gama Bridge and the Tagus River.
The Right Side is ideal for morning light over the African continent. For the best experience, monitor the flight path as you approach Lisbon; the 'LIS' airport usually lands from the south (Runway 03), which places the city and its historic monuments directly out of the right-side windows during the final bank.
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Kalahari Basin
Early views of the arid, reddish landscapes of the northern Kalahari region.
Congo Basin
Aerial views of the dense, deep-green canopy of the world's second-largest rainforest.
Erg Chech
The sweeping, shifting sand dunes of the western Sahara Desert in Algeria.
Western Atlas
The snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas mountains as you exit the African continent.
Portuguese Coastline
The rugged cliffs and golden beaches of the Alentejo and Algarve regions during descent.
Choose the Left Side if you prefer watching the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean as you approach Europe. It provides a more coastal perspective of Portugal's southern reaches. Most MPM-LIS flights are overnight; ensure your window is clear for the early morning light over the Sahara transition.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 8,400 km (5,220 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 53 min
Departure: MPM (-25.920799, 32.572601)
Arrival: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Route Type: International
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